Global Memos

The November 2024 U.S. presidential election will have serious implications for the world. In the second of a five-part series, this global perspectives roundup features four reflections on why the U.S. election outcome matters for the Indo-Pacific.

The November 2024 U.S. presidential election will have serious implications for the world. In the first of a five-part series, this global perspectives roundup features four reflections on why the U.S. election outcome matters for Europe.

In recent decades, the once-clear divide between domestic politics and foreign policy has blurred. Foreign policy decisions now appear to significantly influence voter perceptions—ultimately reflecting the growing electoral salience of diplomacy in democracies.

Council of Councils experts react to commitments made at the NATO summit, and the alliance's future given the uncertainty of the upcoming U.S. election.

What should a new order look like, who will build it, and how will it be respected? While the answers are difficult, it is clear that shared leadership is necessary to meet today’s challenges.

In this global perspective roundup, seven experts reflect on the significant outcomes of the Group of Seven (G7) summit and highlight the uncertainty of future accomplishments given domestic political turmoil in almost all G7 countries.

Trump's conviction is a blow to global U.S. standing, increases anxiety in close allies, and previews a new debased discourse on democracy.

Four Council of Councils experts preview the 2024 AI for Good Global Summit and write on what they think should be the highest priority for leaders on a consensus AI policy.

Signs indicate that Russia’s eurocentric mindset and strategic thinking continue to hold sway. In this sense, Russia is bound to be more determined regarding Ukraine than other actors such as the United States and Europe.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) held its thirteenth ministerial conference (MC13) last week in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Five CoC experts assess the ministerial conference’s failure to break the deadlock on new initiatives and how smaller joint initiatives could be the future of world trade.